3 Ways to Reset Your Nintendo Switch
If you are experiencing issues with your Nintendo Switch, knowing how to reset your console could be the quickest and easiest way to fix a problem you may be experiencing.
There are three quick ways to reset your Nintendo Switch: a Soft Reset, a Factory Reset, or a Hard Reset. The kind of issue you are experiencing determines which reset you should try first. If you want to learn how to carry out each type of reset and which is best for you, we can help.
Why You May Need to Reset Your Nintendo Switch
Anything from software glitches to a complete hardware error can prompt you to reset your Nintendo Switch. Luckily, the ways to reset your Switch are quite easy but vary depending on your issue. Generally, you will need to use one of these reset options:
While these methods of resetting your Nintendo Switch are a great way to deal with issues you may have with your console, you may want to double-check themost common problems on the Nintendo Switchbeforehand. After all, the issue you’re experiencing may not require resetting your Nintendo Switch.
1. How to Soft Reset Your Nintendo Switch
Now you know the three most common ways to reset your Nintendo Switch, and the issues that may prompt a certain type of reset, let’s look at how you perform each reset method. To Soft Reset your Nintendo Switch console and attempt to fix light software issues, follow these steps:
As soon as your Nintendo Switch is fully powered on, the Soft Reset is complete, effectively refreshing any software or background processes that may have been causing the issue you experienced.
While soft resetting your Nintendo Switch may appear as simple as turning your Switch off and on, holding the Power button for 10 to 15 seconds ensures that your Switch will perform a Soft Reset instead of a simple restart. So always ensure you hold the Power button long enough for a Soft Reset to be guaranteed.
2. How to Factory Reset Your Nintendo Switch
If a Soft Reset didn’t fix your issue, or the issue with your Switch is more complex, you may need to try a Factory Reset. Alternatively, if you want to sell your Switch, a Factory Reset also wipes your Switch of its data. To Factory Reset your Nintendo Switch, follow these steps:
After confirming the Factory Reset, your Switch will remove all your associated accounts and start the process of wiping your data. Once completed, your Nintendo Switch will boot up like a brand-new console, ready to be used or re-sold depending on your intentions.
3. How to Hard Reset Your Nintendo Switch
Finally, if the issue with your Nintendo Switch prevents access to parts of your console or a functional fault prompts you to reset your console, you will need to try a Hard Reset. This method also allows you to keep or remove saved data. To Hard Reset your Nintendo Switch follow these steps:
Depending on whether you chose to keep saved data, your Nintendo Switch will then restart having reverted to factory settings whilst removing or retaining saved data, hopefully resolving your issue.
If your console issues persist despite attempting to reset your Switch,ensuring your Nintendo Switch is updatedis another great way of potentially fixing or preventing further problems.
Know How to Reset Your Nintendo Switch and Maintain Your Console
Knowing how to perform multiple types of resets on your Nintendo Switch is an excellent way of troubleshooting issues and ensuring the health of your console.
But your Nintendo Switch also allows you to ensure the health of your console through periodic updates and improvements to navigation. So by learning system shortcuts and maintaining your console, you can get the most out of your Switch in terms of longevity and usage.
Here’s how it’s possible to access your Nintendo Switch’s useful quick settings.
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